Bill Kirchen Celebrates “The Proper Years”
Bill Kirchen’s smokin’ guitar work on the 70s classic, “Hot Rod Lincoln” is his best-known. But 50 years on, it’s far from his only stellar performance.
Guided By Voices: An Exercise In Compare and Contrast
Guided By Voices is a seminal 90s band. For some, getting into their music may not be so easy, but one song — done two ways — provides an entry point.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Walking On Sunshine”
It’s the 80s song that never fails to make you feel good. But the back story to Katrina and The Waves (and their hit) is a little less sunny.
The Pretenders’ “Hate for Sale”: One of 2020’s Best
Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders haven’t let up since their explosive debut. Their latest, “Hate for Sale” is among their best albums in years.
